Hull City signs goalkeeper Tzolakis from Olympiacos for record fee

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 10:35 AM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Hull City signs goalkeeper Tzolakis from Olympiacos for record fee

Summary

Hull City has signed Greece goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis from Olympiacos on a five-year deal for a club-record fee. Details on the exact amount have not been disclosed, but it surpasses the previous record of £13 million paid for Ryan Mason in 2016. Tzolakis, 23, has made 131 appearances and won eight trophies with Olympiacos since his debut in 2020. He expressed ambition about competing in the Premier League and contributing to Hull City's goals.

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Key Details

•Tzolakis joins Hull City on a five-year contract.
•The transfer fee exceeds Hull's previous record for Ryan Mason.
•He has won four Greek Super League titles with Olympiacos.
•Tzolakis made his international debut in 2024, earning nine caps.
•He aims to help Hull in their Premier League campaign.

Latest Updates

10:50 AMYahoo Sports — Hull sign goalkeeper Tzolakis for club record fee
10:35 AMBBC Sport — Hull sign goalkeeper Tzolakis for club record fee
10:27 AMYahoo Sports — Tzolakis 'ready for a new chapter' at Hull

What they're saying

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Hull City club-record signing Konstantinos Tzolakis says it is "a big honour" to join the club and believes he is ready for the "challenge" of the Premier League. The goalkeeper, who has spent the past eight years at Olympiacos, has penned a five-year deal at MKM Stadium. Since making his senior debut in March 2020, Tzolakis has made 131 appearances and kept 64 clean sheets for the Greek Super League side.
— Yahoo Sports